Filthy Rich (2020) User Reviews

I'll give it a shot

[suj · 7/10 · 29 September 2020]

First, to all the people who are commenting on "what did Kim Cattrall do to her face?" Nothing, from what I can tell. However, in multiple scenes with close-ups, her face has been CGI air-brushed. They have made her look like Jeff Bridges in the new Tron or Kurt Russell in Guardians of the Galaxy 2. But she didn't do it to herself. They have some *bad* CGI effects on this show, from the house burning down in the opening sequence to the jet engine on fire to, yes, Kim Cattrall's face. I'm hoping these bad CGI effects are only in the pilot, but we shall see.

Second, this is at least the 3rd show with the same title. This one is directly adapted from the recent New Zealand show, but there was a sitcom in the 80s with a similar theme starring Dixie Carter. I have a vague recollection of that from my childhood.

I find this show to be fluffy & light, and sometimes, that's all I need from a show. I have a lot of serious shows that I watch, and sometimes I just really want to watch something that doesn't take a lot of effort but makes me smile. Jury is still out, but I enjoyed the pilot.

I'm bored

[Areneewatson · 5/10 · 22 September 2020]

I'm bored and I don't want to be. I was really looking forward to this show but it's cheesy and not in a good way. It seems like it plays around with being scandalous but it doesn't even come close. The characters are vanilla and the storyline is dull. For a good southern drama that packs on a punch I suggest watching "On Becoming a God in Central Florida".

Just couldn't get into it

[GD_Marq · 5/10 · 10 October 2020]

I watched 3 episodes and it was too boring. I don't see this show getting picked up.

The show so far started out very weak but now shows promise going into future episodes

[cartoonnewsCP · 7/10 · 22 September 2020]

This is only a review of episode 1, and subject to change as it goes on.

It starts out very weak and boring but gets interesting by the start of act 2. Act 3 is where it starts to get pretty good so I look forward to seeing more. I hadn't seen the original New Zealand one but it's nice to put more live action shows to watch on my list. The Ginger character is already one I'm excited to see more of. I like how this show has an emphasis on female representation. Even as a male, we need more of that. I look forward to watching all 10 episodes.

6.5/10 rounded up to 7 for the poll.

Episodes 2-3 are also on Hulu right now as part of a promotion between Fox, Hulu, and Blue Moon.

Ignore Porr Reviews, Great Fun!

[Phantom_Duck · 8/10 · 23 September 2020]

This is not Masterpiece Theatre, it is cheap tawdry fun with great satire and a great cast, plenty eye candy and the writers have hit their groove.

Move ovet Tammy Faye Baker, here comes Margaret Montreax, Queen Gator of the Evangelical Swamp!

Loved it

[nab_20 · 7/10 · 24 April 2021]

Loved it and loved seeing Kim in this role. She definitely has the chops to carry a show. So sorry it got cancelled :( wish someone would start a petition so somewhere like Netflix could pick it up for another season.

Watch the original NZ show

[newyorker-69964 · 3/10 · 22 September 2020]

Once again Fox takes a great series. And sanitizes it to a shell of the original version. From the first episode they took the drama and excitement out. If you have Hulu just stream the original two seasons New Zealand show. So much better and takes risks America is too scared to do.

It is not that bad

[reyamanda · 8/10 · 22 September 2020]

Look if you take this show seriously then yeah you are not going to like it. Stop making every show so award worthy. Sometimes silly and dumb and mindless can be fun. It is over the top dramatic and Kim is pure diva. It makes fun of those crazy televangelist and the ridiculous money and wealth they make off of religion. Those who do not like it probably hate seeing that. Don't like it then don't watch it.

I would not classify it as an epic TV series...but it certainly is entertaining

[Ed-Shullivan · 6/10 · 29 October 2020]

Great writing. If I had to sum this TV series up in two words then yes, those two words would be "great writing". It is an original story line about a televangelist named Eugene Monreaux (played by the versatile and veteran actor Gerald McRaney) who has slipped from his own conservative religious beliefs now and then and along the way he fathers a few illegitimate children years ago. When he takes a flight out of town to join the "mile high club" his plane crashes and his whereabouts are believed to be deceased so out of the woodwork comes his three illegitimate children from different states and backgrounds to compete with his other two know children for their fair share of his financial empire.

Eugene's wife and now widow Margaret Monreaux (Kim Cattrall) loved her cheating husband Eugene, but as they say in show business "the show must go on". Some may say this is a dysfunctional family and not worth your time watching, but let he who has no family drama be the first to say they don't find this show entertaining and I will say that (wo)man needs to find some serious healing.

It is a fun watch, maybe not Emmy worthy, but still better than a lot of the crap that keeps being renewed year after year such as all those hospital and cop shows and they don't win Emmy's either.

I give it a 6 out of 10 IMDB rating.

Great beginning then...

[kq999 · 2/10 · 24 October 2020]

The first episode really caught my interest. It seemed to have a good storyline, some mystery, good acting...started to fail by the 2nd episode...then by the 3rd episode everything stopped and began to stray. I thought maybe it was just me so I left it...came back and watched the whole 3rd episode again...it was awful. Watched the full 4th episode...no words to describe how bad this series is.

The story just spins around in circles with no point and no end. I will not be watching next season, if there is one. My guess is...it will be cancelled.

...after submitting my review I thought I would have a look at what others said and was surprised at the amount of comments about Kim Cattral's face...we are here to give our opinion on the series and how it played out NOT on someone's looks. Her face and whether or not she had 'work' done is not our business. So sad to see those who are petty in nature have found their way to this site.

Soapy, sexy, guilt filled series with drama twist a complex revealing journey of scandal.

[blanbrn · 9/10 · 4 October 2020]

Well it's nice to see the beautiful Kim Cattrall(remember her as Samantha and her sexy colored bra wearing days on "Sex and the City") back on TV again this time she's in the form of Margaret Monreaux a trophy socialite southern belle elegant wife of one Eugene(the still good Gerald McRaney). And that's when things get complex when Eugene is one longer around(supposedly) things are revealing as it appears as aside from her two grown children Eric and Rose that Margaret's nest now includes the grown children of Antonio(Ben Aguilar) and Jason(Mark Young) and the sassy Ginger(Melia Kreilling) all are complex by being a MMA fighter, a pot smoker, and sex internet worker respectively. That just adds to the scandal of the Monreaux empire as it's like the devil has cursed their mega dollar religious empire that includes a TV network. The series is well written and funny with one liners, plus it's sexy and full of weekly drama and twist as it seems ghosts of the past haunt many of the characters. I just like the way the series portrays life, people, as it reveals secrets while showing how all of it intersects with religion. Watch this fresh new series which shines along with Kim Cattrall.

VERY Cheesy... but deserving of a second season

[lauren_jones11 · 6/10 · 19 January 2021]

This is so cheesy! I mean everything... the script, the acting, the shots, the plot. All of it is cheesy. But it's also good. There's enough drama and interesting plot to keep it going and to keep me drawn in.

This is just a regular soap opera so if it's not your thang, then it's not your thang. But I did enjoy it. I liked the portrayal of a televangelist network, that was very funny.

I would've liked to see another season to see where everyone's stories lead, plus there were some major bomb drops in episode 10. I know the show got canceled to COVID-19 related reasons, but I think this show was deserving of more.

So bad

[dennismccauley · 2/10 · 24 September 2020]

Poorly acted. Predictable. Don't waste your time. Too many things that are obviously showing where the show is going. So bad.

Not Bad

[cc0077 · 7/10 · 30 December 2021]

First of all, I LOVE GINGER. I literally loved her character so much I kept watching the show just because of her. This show wasn't that bad, although it did have some stereotypical scenes against christians. And ngl there were some really cringe-worthy scenes and lines too but I guess that's the charm of this show.

Cancelled before its time

[TheTruthofItIs · 8/10 · 17 December 2020]

"Filthy Rich" (S01, 10eps, 1hr, Fox) was a surprisingly irreverent look at Big Religion and now you know why it was cancelled; it would've gotten two seasons at least at Netflix or Amazon. In fact, actor Aaron Lazar's character immediately recalls Joel Osteen. However, it ended at a good point. Many dramas get worse as time goes on, season after season, so I'm happy that its only season was hard-hitting and really entertaining.

Got potential

[tempus_caedus · 6/10 · 5 October 2020]

Watched the first two episodes and its got potential but they really need to amp it up several notches.

Meh

[natalieannecaruso · 1/10 · 10 October 2020]

Don't waste your time....find the original NZ series and watch that instead. It is outstanding!

Just what I need

[snookie_girl · 10/10 · 22 September 2020]

I'm a stay at home mom who has recently been upgraded to mom/teacher so I needed something soapy to watch during nap time. I definitely wasn't bored because things kept moving and turning every way. I liked it and can't wait to see how the season goes.

Has some promise but... ? we'll see

[Bobonthecouch · 23 September 2020]

I'm going to hold off commiting to a number because I am interested enough to want to watch again and find out what happens. BUT, the acting isn't great and I'm guessing that may be on the director. The writing isn't all that hot either so I'm hoping they find their stride quickly and smooth out the rough spots. There is enough there to create some intrigue. If they can get some consistencies in the relationships and develop the characters a little it could end up being okay.

A first episode can sometimes be a little scattershot since they have to establish background quickly so we'll see if it pulls together in the next couple of episodes. It feels at times like somebody in production thinks it should be a sitcom and might be pushing for a laugh-track. I hope they keep their wits about them and nurture intelligent humor.

Don't head in the direction of taking the easy way out. Build good dialogue, maintain an interesting plot, and work on character development and relationships.

Addendum: The way I rate shows... I don't usually review anything less than a 7 because 6 would be a failing grade and I won't waste my time watching it. I'm old; I don't know how much time I've got left. Since I probably turned it off before getting even halfway through, it wouldn't be fair to rate or review it. 7 is watchable but I may go a while between episodes since, though somewhat entertaining, there are other shows more interesting or compelling. 8 would be a regular in my lineup. 9 is a must see and probably bingeable. 10 is just the epitome of superbity and headed for my all-time favorites list. I'm adding this to my reviews because it seems there are a lot of binary reactions to pretty much everything these days. I am not a like/unlike kind of guy. I see a lot of grays so if I give something a 10 it doesn't mean the only alternative is a 1.

Watchable

[justnobody88 · 7/10 · 22 October 2020]

It's not greatest tv show, but so for it's watchable. Current IMDB rating is 5.8 but I would say it close to 7.

Started strong and then died

[dholscher · 3/10 · 7 October 2020]

I really enjoyed the first episode and the surprise ending. I was looking forward to the next episode and then the show fell apart. The storylines were all over the place without any idea where the show was going. While watching episode three, I realized I completely didn't care about anyone on the show. If it had a better show runner and writers who knew how to write twists and turns for a soap to keep viewers hooked, I think this could have been a good one.

Fun Soap

[impulsedeidre · 8/10 · 29 September 2020]

This is a hoot! The one liners keep coming and they are cracking me up. I mean nothing important or life changing is going on here. But its funny and that works for me. Its a nice distraction from all of THIS! Best line - "I'm not a smoker, I'm a lady that needs a smoke"

So much promise

[SixteenFiftyNine · 6/10 · 30 January 2021]

I loved the premise of this show. Satirically exposing those who make riches running mega/super-churches need proper shade cast their way. Unfortunately even with this excellent subject matter and Kim Cattrall as well as Gerald McRaney it's still lacking and real interest. For me it seemed to relate to much of the younger cast just not making any of it interesting. Maybe this was writing, maybe it was something else in the chemistry. I tried to enjoy the show but it just never kept me that engaged. There are a lot of subtle bits in it casting shade where it belongs and that part was golden. The backwards spinning globe isn't the goof it's listed as here on IMDB, this is a satire show and it's done on purpose to make a point, a very accurate point.

Will be cancelled after season 1 for sure.

[sumitdhruv4199 · 1/10 · 30 September 2020]

Don't need to be a time traveller to see that this show has all the markings to be one season and done kinda tv show. Horrible scripts and equally bad acting make it to be a big contender for money badly spent.

Intriguing

[jessicanicoleescobedo · 7/10 · 22 October 2020]

I'm not one for tv dramas..like at all! But this one definitely has my attention from what I've seen so far. I'm notice I excited and eager for the next episode to air.